Job Title: Sr. Liability Trial Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
The Sr. Liability Trial Attorney will represent the commercial insureds of a prestigious and financially stable commercial insurance carrier. The responsibilities include preparing and trying high exposure General Liability, Commercial Auto, Products Liability, and employment cases from a challenging and varied caseload. The role involves all phases of litigation, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and performing duties that encompass all aspects of insurance defense. These include initial investigation, legal analysis, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, handling hearings and trials, and conducting post-trial activities. The attorney must demonstrate technical excellence in case handling, trial preparation, and presentation, applying the law and legal trends correctly, and achieving the best outcomes for clients. Additional responsibilities include documenting case files, collaborating with claims adjusters, ensuring customer service, implementing alternative dispute resolution techniques, maintaining professional knowledge, contributing to team efforts, providing guidance to lower-level attorneys, ensuring legal compliance, and protecting the company's reputation.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor degree
- 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
- Member in good standing of the Illinois State Bar Association
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Experience working with Lexis or Westlaw
- Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
- Knowledge of the law and procedure
Preferred Qualifications:
- First Chair Jury trial experience
- Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, and personal injury, from inception through trial
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proactive approach to file handling and caseloads
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients
- Efficient work habits, knowledge of billables, and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge
- Understanding of the staff counsel function and role in overall business
- Prior experience in an insurance defense environment
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Experience in a team-based environment
- Strong collaboration skills
- PC literate
Salary Information:
The compensation for this role is influenced by various factors, including the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. A fair and reasonable compensation range is provided in compliance with local laws. The proposed salary range for this position is $135, - $165,, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.
Company Overview:
The company, with over 150 years of experience, is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. The company serves more than 25 industries and insures 90% of the Fortune 500®. As an employer, the company provides ongoing career development opportunities and fosters an inclusive environment where diversity, equity, and a sense of belonging are prioritized. The company maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package and competitive compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.
